SELS Turin/Pollenzo on Food Law and Sustainability
ELSA Turin is delighted to present the fourth edition of its Summer ELSA Law School on Food Law & Sustainability, which will take place between Turin and Pollenzo from the 20th to the 27th of July 2025.
Among the long-standing collaborations with prestigious partners such as the University of Turin, the University of Gastronomic Sciences of Pollenzo, Eataly, Fontanafredda and Lavazza, we have expanded our network by forging new partnerships with top-tier law firms and industry-leading companies, aimed at exploring new issues that have become relevant in today’s world.
As for us, we chose the topic 'Food Law & Sustainability', not only because the subject in itself is extremely interesting and potentially critical for our personal and professional future, but above all to have the opportunity to promote our territory, Piedmont, Italy’s second-largest region, where elegance and flavor intertwine like a perfect dance. During their stay, participants will explore 4 cities, 3 vineyards, 2 universities under 1 motto: eat, travel and indulge like a local!
Indeed, Piedmont is more than just a place; it’s a symphony of Slow Food and fine wine, where regal palazzi stand tall against the backdrop of rolling vineyards. Imagine strolling through Turin’s historic streets, sipping espresso in centuries-old cafés, and gazing up at the iconic Mole Antonelliana, home to the Cinema Museum. And then, there’s the Langhe region, a UNESCO Heritage site, where the castle of Pollenzo, home to the University of Gastronomic Sciences, is located – a poetic landscape where wine estates drape themselves over hills like velvet cloaks. Here, the air smells of truffles and the sun kisses the grapevines. Picture yourself savoring a glass of Barolo, the king of wines, after an intense day of lectures, together with students and young professionals from all over the world, overlooking the undulating countryside.
Experience the thrill of learning about Food and Sustainability Law while embracing the world beyond textbooks. Welcome to a summer of discoveries!
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ELSA Member from a non-favoured country - 375€
Member of a Partner Organisation - 400€
ELSA Alumni - 400€
Non-member - 420€
Two-way airport or station transfer - 30€
Goodie Bag (Piedmont local elite products – food and beverages) - 25€
ELSA Branded T-Shirt + SELS stickers - 15€
ELSA-branded metal water bottle - 10€
Extra night - 40€
Hotel Corte Albertina, Pollenzo
University of Gastronomic Sciences, Pollenzo
The Academic Programme consists of approximately 30 hours of learning, divided into lectures, workshops and institutional visits. Thanks to the contribution of professors, professionals and international experts in the Food & Beverage industry, participants will be guaranteed a broad education covering many different aspects of the topics.
A week of multidisciplinary training, enriched by hands-on experiences and “learn by doing” activities. Our goal is not only to delve into legal and regulatory profiles, but also to explore issues of great relevance to our future, such as the sustainability in the agrifood supply chain and the circular economy. In order to fully understand the regulations, one must first know what lies behind them, namely the products and their manufacturing cycle.
This SELS will enable you to reflect on your role as future leader in the field.
The agenda is as it follows:
- Sunday – Turin
- Institutional Visit at University of Turin
- Monday – Turin
- Lecture “Introduction to Food Law”
- Lecture “European Union Food Law”
- Lecture “Food Companies Compliance”
- Lecture “Introduction to Wine Law”
- Lecture “Sustainability in Wine Law”
- Tuesday – Pollenzo
- Institutional Visit at Fontanafredda
- Institutional Visit at University of Gastronomic Sciences and Wine Bank
- Workshop “Introduction to the Slow Food Culture”
- Wednesday – Pollenzo
- Masterclass “Food and Neuroscience: the multimodal perception”
- Workshop “Sustainable Cooking Lab”
- Institutional Visit at Banca d’Alba “Financial Sustainability”
- Thursday – Pollenzo
- Lecture “The value of Biodiversity”
- Lecture “Circular Economy for Food”
- Masterclass “The Food Quality Concept: good, fair and clean”
- Workshop “The Consumer Experience”
- Friday – Turin
- Lecture “M&A in Food & Beverage industry”
- Lecture “Sustainability reports”
- Workshop “Wine chemistry”
- Lecture “Food & Beverage Trade Regulation”
- Lecture “AI applied to Food Systems”
- Lecture “Sustainability Labels”
- Lecture “IP and Food Law”
- Saturday – Turin
- Institutional Visit at Lavazza
- Institutional Visit at Eataly
- Sunday – Turin
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